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Australian government seeks to win back voters with household relief

Australia's government will dole out billions in cost of living relief measures in its budget on Tuesday to win back disgruntled voters ahead of a tough election in

Australian government seeks to win back voters with household relief
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Another massive deal in the building supply sector, James Hardie offers AZEK $8.75 billion

Australian building products company James Hardie Industries is buying the US outdoor products maker AZEK in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $8.75 billion

Another massive deal in the building supply sector, James Hardie offers AZEK $8.75 billion
Australia|Environment|Health

Spread of Australia’s red fire ant population has sent 23 people to hospital

Spread of Australia’s red fire ant population has sent 23 people to hospital

Spread of Australia’s red fire ant population has sent 23 people to hospital
Africa|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Gold Road rejects Gold Fields' 'highly opportunistic' $2.1 billion takeover bid

Australia's Gold Road Resources said on Monday it had rejected Gold Fields' $2.1 billion buyout bid because it believed the offer materially

Gold Road rejects Gold Fields' 'highly opportunistic' $2.1 billion takeover bid
Australia|Election|Political

New Australian election battleground is working from home

A plan by Australia's opposition to force government workers back to the office full time could affect millions, a trade union grouping said on Monday, with the

New Australian election battleground is working from home
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Australia digs in as top destination for mining listings

Australia's bourse is set for a record number of secondary listings this year from mine developers enticed by the country's pension wealth,

Australia digs in as top destination for mining listings
Australia|Economy|Political

Australia to speed up $1 billion in defence spending in budget, says defence minister

Australia will bring forward A$1 billion in defence spending in Tuesday's federal budget to boost its military capability, including guided weapons manufacture, an

Australia to speed up $1 billion in defence spending in budget, says defence minister
Australia|Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political

Re-election pledges to tip Australian budget back into red

Australia is set to deliver a budget deficit this week, snapping two rare years in the black as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese doles out household relief to boost his

Re-election pledges to tip Australian budget back into red
Asia|Australia|Sports|World

McLaren's Oscar Piastri wins F1 Chinese GP from teammate Lando Norris. Both Ferraris disqualified

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri has cruised to his maiden Chinese Grand Prix win from pole position with the Australian untouchable ahead of his teammate Lando Norris as the pair completed McLaren’s milestone 50th one-two finish in Formula 1

McLaren's Oscar Piastri wins F1 Chinese GP from teammate Lando Norris. Both Ferraris disqualified
Australia|Business|Economy|Election|Political

Australia budget to dole out energy bill relief as general election looms

Australia's government said on Sunday that a federal budget this week would include an A$1.8 billion extension to a scheme to reduce energy bills, ahead of what is expected to be a

Australia budget to dole out energy bill relief as general election looms
Americas|Australia|Sports

Former US police officer Tiara Brown beats Skye Nicolson to become WBC featherweight champion

Former police officer Tiara Brown became WBC world featherweight champion by beating Skye Nicolson in a split-decision victory

Former US police officer Tiara Brown beats Skye Nicolson to become WBC featherweight champion
Australia|Economy|Election|Political

Australia government to expand scheme to help first-time property buyers as election looms

Australia's government said on Saturday it would expand a scheme to help would-be home buyers get on the property ladder, ahead of what is expected to be a closely-fought general

Australia government to expand scheme to help first-time property buyers as election looms
Australia|Education|Science

‘Unprecedented snapshot’ of Early Jurassic dinosaurs has been hiding in plain sight at a school, scientists say

‘Unprecedented snapshot’ of Early Jurassic dinosaurs has been hiding in plain sight at a school, scientists say

‘Unprecedented snapshot’ of Early Jurassic dinosaurs has been hiding in plain sight at a school, scientists say
Australia|Business|Economy|Food|Political

Australia's supermarkets grew profit margins as living costs soared, says regulator

Australia's dominant supermarket chains have benefited from wider profit margins at a time of rapidly increasing shelf prices, the competition

Australia's supermarkets grew profit margins as living costs soared, says regulator
Australia|Sports

Hamilton dismisses talk of frustration with Ferrari after excessive radio chatter

Lewis Hamilton has denied there’s frustration with Ferrari race engineer Ricciardo Adami despite frequently shutting down unnecessary radio chatter between them at the Australian Grand Prix

Hamilton dismisses talk of frustration with Ferrari after excessive radio chatter
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia employment posts surprise fall in February but jobless rate still low

Australian employment unexpectedly fell in February to end a strong run of impressive gains, in a sign that the red-hot labour market could be finally loosening a

Australia employment posts surprise fall in February but jobless rate still low
Australia|Economy|Political|World

New Zealand Defence Force looks to cut some civilian roles

The New Zealand Defence Force is looking to cut 374 civilian positions as it attempts to reduce costs and remain within its budget, it said in a statement on

New Zealand Defence Force looks to cut some civilian roles
Americas|Australia|Political|US|World

New Zealand, US relationship on strong footing, says NZ foreign minister

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said his country’s relationship with the United States is on a "strong footing” as he wrapped up a trip to Washington.

New Zealand, US relationship on strong footing, says NZ foreign minister
Australia|Business|Economy|Travel

New Zealand exits recession as fourth-quarter growth beats forecasts

New Zealand's economy grew faster than forecast in the fourth quarter, dragging the economy out of recession, but the improvement is not expected to change the

New Zealand exits recession as fourth-quarter growth beats forecasts
Australia|Business|Economy|Technology

Australia greenlights Vocus' takeover of TPG Telecom's fibre, fixed assets

Macquarie-backed fibre network Vocus Group is closer to becoming one of Australia's largest owners of underground fibre infrastructure, as the

Australia greenlights Vocus' takeover of TPG Telecom's fibre, fixed assets
Australia|Sports

Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios beats McDonald at the Miami Open for his first win in 2 1/2 years

Nick Kyrgios has won a match for the first time in nearly 2 1/2 years

Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios beats McDonald at the Miami Open for his first win in 2 1/2 years
Australia|Sports

New Zealand 15-year-old becomes youngest person to run a four-minute mile

New Zealand 15-year-old becomes youngest person to run a four-minute mile

New Zealand 15-year-old becomes youngest person to run a four-minute mile
Australia|Political|Sports

Openly gay soccer player still faces online death threats

The first openly gay man to play in Australia’s domestic soccer league says he’s still subject to death threats four years after going public about his sexuality

Openly gay soccer player still faces online death threats
Arts|Australia|Crime|Education|World

Remains of murdered Australian Aboriginal man repatriated by British university

Remains of murdered Australian Aboriginal man repatriated by British university

Remains of murdered Australian Aboriginal man repatriated by British university
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Rio Tinto backs dual-listed structure, asks shareholders to reject Pallister's bid

Mining major Rio Tinto on Wednesday backed its dual-listed structure and asked shareholders to vote against London-based hedge fund Palliser Capital's resolution to review the firm's two

Rio Tinto backs dual-listed structure, asks shareholders to reject Pallister's bid
Australia|Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Stock Markets

Australia's Myer's profit slumps; shares tank on bleak outlook

Australian department store owner Myer on Wednesday posted lower interim earnings, citing logistical challenges at a distribution centre in Victoria and strategic

Australia's Myer's profit slumps; shares tank on bleak outlook
Australia|Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology

Australia's WiseTech founder White admits to incomplete disclosure after review findings

Australia's WiseTech Global founder and executive chair admitted he should have fully disclosed details of his personal relationship to the board, after a review found his statements were

Australia's WiseTech founder White admits to incomplete disclosure after review findings
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

NZ economy to limp out of recession, backing case for more rate cuts

New Zealand’s economy likely crept out of recession in the fourth quarter but the overall growth impulse still remains weak, clearing the way for the central

NZ economy to limp out of recession, backing case for more rate cuts
Australia|Business|Economy|World

New Zealand consumer confidence weakens, survey says

Consumer confidence in New Zealand softened in the first quarter as global trade war risks and ongoing cost of living pressures weigh on confidence, a survey showed on Wednesday

New Zealand consumer confidence weakens, survey says
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Proxy advisory firm ISS backs Palliser proposal for Rio Tinto review

Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) on Tuesday urged Rio Tinto shareholders to approve a proposal to review the miner's dual-listed structure amid pressure from activist

Proxy advisory firm ISS backs Palliser proposal for Rio Tinto review
Americas|Australia|Political|Technology|World

Canada and Australia will develop new military radar system in the Arctic

Canada and Australia will develop new military radar system in the Arctic

Canada and Australia will develop new military radar system in the Arctic
Australia|Election|Political|Technology

Meta vows to curtail false content, deepfakes ahead of Australia election

Facebook and Instagram-owner Meta Platforms said on Tuesday its independent fact-checking program in Australia would help detect and remove false content and deepfakes, as it aims

Meta vows to curtail false content, deepfakes ahead of Australia election
Asia|Australia|Crime|Political|World

Australia raises concerns with China over letters targeting Hong Kong dissident in Australia

Australia Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Tuesday she had raised with China concerns over anonymous letters sent to Australians offering a

Australia raises concerns with China over letters targeting Hong Kong dissident in Australia
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

Australian bank CEOs say Trump 'tariff madness' may drive up global inflation

A trade war sparked by U.S.

Australian bank CEOs say Trump 'tariff madness' may drive up global inflation
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia's central bank still more cautious than market on prospect of more rate cuts

Australia's central bank said on Tuesday it remained more cautious than the market about the prospects for further policy easing, after it cut interest rates for the

Australia's central bank still more cautious than market on prospect of more rate cuts